stand pat

Example Sentences

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The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The central bank was widely expected to stand pat, according to a survey of a dozen economists last week by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The latest developments come ahead of the Fed's next policy meeting this week, which is expected to see officials stand pat on rates, having cut in the past three.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Until they showed their hand we could do nothing but stand pat and wait for developments; and if they watched us unobtrusively, we did the same by them.

From Raw Gold A Novel by Rowe, Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert)